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May
Dear Brookfield Families,
The last two weeks have been full of exciting events, and we couldn’t be more thankful for all the support from our families, staff, and volunteers. Whether you ran a station on Field Day, brought a delicious dish to International Night, cheered on students at the Talent and Fashion Show, or contributed time and energy to one of our amazing Music Concerts, we are grateful! These spring activities wouldn’t be possible without many helping hands – THANK YOU! We know our students will cherish these memories for years to come.
Currently the PTA is looking for parents to take on leadership roles and join the PTA Executive Board next year. This friendly, hard-working group organizes many events (including Winter Carnival and International Night), helps raise money to cover student costs for field trips and after school programs, and lifts our teachers’ spirits with tokens of kindness throughout the year. If you would like to volunteer in this way, email pta.Brookfield@gmail.com to officially nominate yourself or a friend for a position on the Executive Board! Additional information can be found in the PTA article below.
We hope you have a lovely weekend!
Sincerely,
Ellen Mukai, Jennifer Hutchinson, and Margaret Sisler
Brookfield Band at the District Festival
Sixth Grade Band
Congratulations to all six of our Brookfield Band students who received superior ratings at the District 12 Solo and Ensemble Festival this weekend! They all performed their solos and duets beautifully and will receive a medal at the end of the year for their accomplishment!
Fifth Grade Band
Parent Input for Class Placement
We are already working on our plans for the 2023-2024 school year! Class placements are an essential component of learning and building community. If you have information that you would like us to consider as we determine placements, please share your input by answering a few questions listed below. We know that a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success, and we carefully consider each child’s strengths and needs during this process. Please do not request specific teachers, as this does not take into account the many variables we must take into consideration. It is far more valuable to share particular academic or behavioral information.
Completion of this form is optional. If you would like to provide input, you may use this online form; print, complete and email to Ellen Mukai (ehmukai@fcps.edu); or a hard copy may be sent to the office by May 22, 2023. This is a hard deadline. Please know that input from forms turned in over the summer are difficult to honor since the grouping process has already started.
Aporte de los padres para la ubicación en la clase
¡Ya estamos trabajando en nuestros planes para el año escolar 2023-2024! La asignación de los alumnos en las clases es un componente esencial para el aprendizaje y fortalecimiento de la comunidad. Si tienen alguna información que les gustaría que consideremos durante la determinación de las asignaciones, por favor compártanla respondiendo a las preguntas incluidas abajo. Sabemos que un buen acoplo entre maestros y alumnos crea una mezcla más productiva en los niños y es un importante ingrediente del éxito. Consideramos cuidadosamente todos las fortalezas y las necesidades de cada niño durante este proceso. Por favor no soliciten a los maestros algo que sea muy específico, ya que esto no tiene en cuenta las muchas variables que debemos considerar durante el proceso. Resulta mucho más valioso compartirnos información académica o de algún comportamiento especifico en los niños en general.
El completar este formulario es opcional. Si ustedes desean dar sus opiniones pueden usar este formulario en línea, imprimirlo, completarlo y mandarlo por correo electrónico la Señora Mukai (ehmukai@fcps.edu); o pueden enviar una copia a la oficina principal antes del 22 de mayo de 2023, que es la fecha límite. Tengan en cuenta que cualquier información que aporten en los formularios durante el próximo verano será difícil de incorporar dado que el proceso de agrupación de niños y maestros ya comenzó.
Student and Family STEAM Opportunities
Mason Game & Technology Academy (GMU) has developed an exciting and engaging STEM & Game program curriculum, taught virtually by Mason Faculty and undergraduate & graduate students. The classes will be streamed and taught in real time by our instructors. Sessions have a variety of dates beginning in June, and run daily for a week, Topics focus on programming, game design and development.
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Audience: Students 10+ (Some arts programs ages 4+)
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Dates: June to August 2023
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Registration: GMU Summer Camp Registration page
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Cost: $430 to 695 (depending on program)
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Learn more at: GMU Camps and Academic Programs
ParentVue Sign Up for Parents
If you do not already have a ParentVUE SIS account, sign up now to monitor and support your child’s academic success! Through ParentVUE, you are able to monitor your student’s attendance, grades, and assignments at any time. You can also access special reports for your student like progress reports and assessments score reports.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. SIS ParentVUE can be accessed using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks you through the steps on how to do so. You can also find out more about SIS ParentVUE on our website. If you need an activation code, please contact Kevin Feighery (kbfeighery@fcps.edu) or Sussy Carbajal (smcarbajal@fcps.edu).
Update Contact Information in WeCare@School
Within SIS ParentVUE, Fairfax County Public Schools provides weCare@school (weCare), an emergency care information system. weCare helps manage contact and emergency medical information by allowing parents/caregivers to enter and update their children’s data online.
That contact information automatically enrolls parents/caregivers to receive critical updates from the district and their child’s school through the eNotify system. FCPS uses eNotify to communicate emergency, transportation, attendance, weather closing and delay, and essential outreach messages. Messages are sent by email, text, and occasionally by phone. Learn more about updating your emergency care information.
Portrait of a Graduate
Please click on the above picture or here to access the questions.
On Tuesday April 25th, 2nd, 4th and 5th graders participated in the Chantilly POG Spotlight on Learning. Attached are some great questions for you to engage your children in conversation about their growth as a learner at school.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
A study on elementary and middle schools found that attendance rates in April are 5.8% higher than June. Let's work together to end the school year successfully! Visit our website for attendance resources.
Bronco Block
During International Night we learned more about one another’s culture through fashion, food and conversation.
In Ms. Jessup's STEAM class first graders made ice cream (top) and fourth graders (below) made their own museum!
Parent Resource Center Is Now the Family Resource Center
FCPS’ Parent Resource Center has changed its name to the Family Resource Center as a way to acknowledge and support the broad diversity of families in our community. The FRC continues to offer a wide range of essential resources and education for caregivers and students including:
Printable resource guides and details about the center’s free lending library are on FRC’s homepage. They may also sign up to receive the FRC newsletter for updates on webinars, resources, and other information. If you have questions, please contact the FRC via email at frc@fcps.edu or call 703-204-3941.
Upcoming FRC Webinars
Chantilly Charger Boys Basketball Camp
Coach Rodney Carmichael, Boys Varsity Head coach at Chantilly High School, is running a basketball camp the week of June 26th to the 30th. There will be pizza and snacks available to purchase for lunch as well as t-shirts and trophies for those who excelled during camp.
Please click here for more information or on how to reach Coach Carmichael.
This year, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week will run from May 8th-12th. The PTA plans to spoil our teachers daily! Please help us celebrate our wonderful teachers by having your student(s) bring in a flower on Monday (from your yard or garden), a small sweet treat on Tuesday (individually wrapped candy or small packaged baked good), and a handmade card on Thursday.
We are also looking for baked treats or fruit platters to be brought in before school on Tuesday (for our hardworking bonus teachers to enjoy) and helpers for setting up Wednesday morning’s staff breakfast.
Tuesday baked treat/fruit platter sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/mryprnbs
Wednesday breakfast setup volunteer sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/5n6kccm3
2023/2024 PTA Board Positions Available
Help the PTA in a big way! Consider joining our executive board and be a part of all the decision making. The following positions are currently available and calling your name!
President - A fun gig connecting you to the school!
Works closely with all of the PTA roles and administration to ensure PTAs mission, to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children, is met throughout the year.
Vice President-Hospitality Help with Back to School Breakfast for teachers Thank teachers throughout the year Plan Teacher Appreciation Week
Vice President-Membership Encourage community members to join PTA Plan booths at events such as Open House
Treasurer Has custody of all funds and finances Keeps a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures Makes disbursements in accordance with the budget adopted by the general membership Presents a written financial statement for meetings Prepares an annual financial report at the close of the fiscal year
Email pta.Brookfield@gmail.com to officially nominate yourself or a friend!
Monthly Food Giveaway at Brookfield
The next monthly food giveaway will happen at Brookfield on Saturday, May 13th from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. while supplies last. There will be a van and table set up as a drive-through in our parking lot offering fresh produce, pantry staples and more.
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